Brian Beach
Reporter
Brian Beach joined the Nebraska Public Media team in 2023 and writes feature stories highlighting communities across the state. During his time at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Brian ran track and cross country, worked for the Daily Nebraskan student newspaper and spent time interning with the Antelope County News. He also enjoys Runza — he’s been to all 80+ locations — and watching the Chiefs, Royals, Pacers and Huskers win games.
Recent News Stories
- Pillen commits resources to Medical Cannabis Commission, advocates for appointees
- Pillen vetoes bill expanding SNAP benefits for felons, override attempt likely
- Scaled-back bill defining ‘male’ and ‘female’ for sports participation in Nebraska schools advances
- Proposal to reduce inheritance taxes stalls in Unicameral
- Budget amendment keeps Nebraska rural and workforce housing funds in place
- Bill transferring money to balance budget advances
- Lincoln voters approve housing income discrimination ban, send incumbents back to City Council
- State auditor highlights 'exorbitant' cost of commercial office space leases by state agencies
- University of Nebraska law professors express concerns over Trump administration's actions
- Sen. Deb Fischer says she’s ‘willing to give the president time’ on tariff policy
- Bill regulating medical marijuana advances to Unicameral floor
- Tax incentives for defense contractors advances in Legislature
- Legislature advances bill reducing inheritance taxes, raising county government fees
- Lawmakers advance bill restricting some synthetic cannabis products in Nebraska
- Balloon launches return to Omaha NWS Office following national policy change
- SNAP benefits extension advances, mobile sports betting stalls in Legislature
- Bill defining 'male' and 'female' for sports, locker rooms and restrooms advances in Unicameral
- Medical marijuana regulation stalls in Nebraska Legislature committee
- Unicameral advances bill requiring cremation or burial of remains from elective abortions
- Gov. Pillen urges Nebraskans to get vaccinated against measles amid national outbreak
- State senators debate parental rights, SNAP eligibility for people convicted of drug felonies
- Lincoln voters approve continuation of street-improvement sales tax
- Nebraska ag leaders discuss how Trump tariffs will impact farmers
- Legislature passes drug discount protections for Nebraska hospitals
- Federal funding for Santee water pipeline dries up in Congressional funding bill